US3882984A
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Coin mechanism totalizer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-09-10
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Granted: 1975-05-13
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Expires: 1993-09-10
Abstract
Abstract A coin controlled mechanism for use with a dispensing device having an access door including latch means operatively controlled by the coin controlled mechanism wherein the coin controlled mechanism comprises a housing configured to operatively support an actuator means including a totalizer means to calculate the cumulative total of coins registered by the coin controlled mechanism and totalizer control means to control the incremental advance of the totalizer means and a coin chute means comprising a plurality of coin passages formed in single plane to control the direction of coins with respect to the particular denomination thereof, bent coin control removal means and the actuator means and coin chute means being arranged relative to one another such that coins passing through the coin chute means engage the actuator means to incrementally advance the totalizer means in response to coins whereby the latch means is released upon totalizing or calculating a predetermined price total.
Inventors
- 👤 Karl Knickerbocker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:09
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F5/00; G07F5/02; G07F5/08; G07F5/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
359 words
A coin controlled mechanism for use in combination with a dispensing machine including an access door having a latch means attached thereto to control the opening of the access door to permit dispensing of products from the dispensing machine upon receipt of the correct amount of coins in said coin controlled mechanism, said coin controlled mechanism comprising actuatoR means and coin chute means, said actuator means including latch control means disposed to engage the latch means of the dispensing machine, said latch control means movable between a dispensing and non-dispensing position, said actuator means also including a totalizer operator means a totalizer register means operatively interconnected to one another, said totalizer operative means disposed to engage said latch control means to control movement of said latch control means from said nondispensing to said dispensing position, totalizer control means including register actuator means said register actuator means movable betweeen a first and second position in response to coins passing through said coin chute means, said register actuator means disposed to selectively engage said totalizer register means to control movement thereof in response to coins passing through said coin chute means and register control means comprising at least one register actuator stop means disposed to engage said register actuator means to control the movement thereof, said coin chute means comprising a plurality of coin passage to control the direction of coins inserted therein with respect to at least the dimension of the coin inserted therein, said register actuator means disposed to engage coins inserted into said coin chute means to at least partially control movement thereof, said register actuator means being disposed relative to said totalizer register means and said register actuator stop means to simultaneously engage said totalizer register means and said register actuator stop means when in said second position in response to coins passing through each respective coin passage to selectively control the extent of movement of said totalizer register means relative to said latch control means whereby said totalizer means advances incrementally to permit movement of said latch control means to said dispensing position when the proper combination of coins registered by said totalizer means register means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
359 words
A coin controlled mechanism for use in combination with a dispensing machine including an access door having a latch means attached thereto to control the opening of the access door to permit dispensing of products from the dispensing machine upon receipt of the correct amount of coins in said coin controlled mechanism, said coin controlled mechanism comprising actuatoR means and coin chute means, said actuator means including latch control means disposed to engage the latch means of the dispensing machine, said latch control means movable between a dispensing and non-dispensing position, said actuator means also including a totalizer operator means a totalizer register means operatively interconnected to one another, said totalizer operative means disposed to engage said latch control means to control movement of said latch control means from said nondispensing to said dispensing position, totalizer control means including register actuator means said register actuator means movable betweeen a first and second position in response to coins passing through said coin chute means, said register actuator means disposed to selectively engage said totalizer register means to control movement thereof in response to coins passing through said coin chute means and register control means comprising at least one register actuator stop means disposed to engage said register actuator means to control the movement thereof, said coin chute means comprising a plurality of coin passage to control the direction of coins inserted therein with respect to at least the dimension of the coin inserted therein, said register actuator means disposed to engage coins inserted into said coin chute means to at least partially control movement thereof, said register actuator means being disposed relative to said totalizer register means and said register actuator stop means to simultaneously engage said totalizer register means and said register actuator stop means when in said second position in response to coins passing through each respective coin passage to selectively control the extent of movement of said totalizer register means relative to said latch control means whereby said totalizer means advances incrementally to permit movement of said latch control means to said dispensing position when the proper combination of coins registered by said totalizer means register means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The coin controlled mechanism of claim 1 wherein said actuator means includes dispenser reset means disposed to engage said latch control means to reset said latch control means to said non-dispensing position upon opening of the access door.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The coin controlled mechanism of claim 1 wherein said actuator means includes a totalizer register locking means disposed to normally engage said totalizer register means to lock the position thereof following each incremental advance.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
The coin controlled mechanism of claim 3 wherein said actuator means further includes dispenser release means movable betweeen a first and second position, said dispenser release means disposed to engage said totalizer register locking means being disengaged from each totalizer register means by said dispenser release means when in said second position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The coin controlled mechanism of claim 4 wherein said actuator means includes a coin return actuator means movable between a coin return position and a coin non-return position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
65 words
The coin controlled mechanism of claim 5 wherein said actuator means further includes coin return release means movable between a first and second position, said coin return release means disposed to engage said totalizer register locking means when in said second position when said coin return actuator means is in said coin return position, said totalizer register means being disengaged from said register locking means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
The coin controlled mechanism of claim 5 wherein said actuator means further includes coin return reset means disposed to engage said latch control means to reset said latch control means to said non-dispensing position when said coin return actuator means is in said coin return position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
The coin controlled mechanism of claim 5 wherein said coin return actuator means further includes a steel slug removal means movably attached to said chute means, said steel slug removal means disposed to move within said coin chute to remove steel slugS therefrom.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
The coin controlled mechanism of claim 5 wherein said actuator means further includes an anti-cheat means arranged to alternately engage said latch control means and said coin return actuator means to prevent simultaneous actuation of said coin return actuator means and said latch control means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
The coin controlled mechanism of claim 1 wherein said plurality of passages includes at least three passages all of which are arranged in substantially the same plane, each of said three comprising a dimensional configuration so as to receive coins of varying diameters.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
284 words
The coin controlled mechanism of claim 10 wherein said plurality of register actuator stop means comprises a first, second and third register actuator stop means and a first and second stop limit actuator means, said first and second limit actuator means each having a first and second position, said first stop limit actuator means being disposed relative to a first coin passage to engage coins of a predetermined dimension passing therethrough, said engagement moving said first stop limit actuator means from said first to said second position, said first register actuator stop means disposed to engage said first stop limit actuator means when in said second position to move said first said register actuator stop means from said first to said second position to engage said totalizer register means to limit the movement thereof to a single increment, said second stop limit actuator means being disposed relative to said second coin passage to engage coins of a predetermined dimension passing therethrough, said engagement moving said second stop limit actuator means from said first to said second position said second register actuator stop means disposed to engage said second stop limit actuator means when in said second position to move said second register actuator stop means from said first to said second position, said register actuator means engaging said third register actuator stop means to advance said total register means five increments when said second stop limit actuator means is in said second position, said second register actuator stop means normally in said first position to engage said register actuator means when coins of a predetermined dimension pass through a third coin passage to limit the movement of said totalizer register means to two increments.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
159 words
The coin controlled mechanism of claim 1 wherein said actuator means further includes coin return actuator means, said coin return actuator means including coin return control means coupled to said chute means, said chute means comprising a first and second coin chute means, said first and second coin chute means being movable relative to one another by said coin return control means, said coin return actuator means further including an actuator element arranged to engage said coin chute means when said coin chute means is moved from said first to second position, said totalizer coin mechanism further including a coin return door including a coin return door extension extending thereform to engage said actuator element whereby movement of said second coin chute means relative to said first coin chute means causes said second coin chute means to engage said actuator element disengaging coin return door extension permitting said coin return door extension permitting said coin return door to open.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
161 words
The coin controlled mechanism of claim 1 wherein said actuator means includes an actuator bar pivotally attached to said coin chute means and disposed to engage coins passing through said coin passages, said actuator bar movable between a first and second position said totalizer register means comprises a ratchet wheel rotatably attached to said coin chute means, said ratchet wheel including a plurality of teeth formed about the periphery thereof and said register actuator means comprises a substantially L-shaped memer pivotally attached to said coin chute means, said L-shaped member including register advance means attachEd thereto, said substantially L-shaped member disposed to engage said actuator bar, said substantially L-shaped member movable between a first and second position in response movement of said actuator bar from said first to said second position, said register advance means disposed to engage said ratchet wheel to advance said ratchet wheel in response to movement of said actuator bar from said first to said second position.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
59 words
The coin controlled mechanism of claim 13 wherein each said register actuator stop means is disposed to engage said register advance means in said second position when any of said register actuator stop means is in said limiting position to secure said register advance means against said ratchet wheel to prevent movement thereof relative to said latch control means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
86 words
The coin controlled mechanism of claim 1 further including means to direct coins of a predetermined size through said coin chute means without advancing said totalizer register means, said means comprising channel means attached to said coin chute means communicating with at least one of said coin passages to receive said coins of a predetermined size therethrough and limit means arranged relative to said channel means to engage said coins of a predetermined size to isolate said coins of a predetermined size from said coin passages.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
83 words
The coin control mechanism of claim 1 wherein said register control means comprises a plurality of register actuator stop means mounted on said coin chute means, each said register actuator stop means corresponding to one of said plurality of said coin passages, each said register actuator stop means being disposed relatively to said corresponding coin passage and said register actuator means to engage said register actuator means to limit the movement thereof in response to the coins passing through said corresponding coin passage.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-05-12 | 1978-11-11 | 1979-05-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-12 | 1982-11-11 | 1983-05-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-12 | 1986-11-11 | 1987-05-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |